INTERVIEWER

Schmidt, Rich

DURATION

1 hour 6 minutes 42 seconds

DATE

July 23, 2020

INTERVIEW SUMMARY

This interview is with Dave and Lois Cho of CHO Wines. In this interview, the couple talk about why they got into wine, how they came to Oregon, and how they became passionate about wine. Dave speaks about his education at Oregon State, and how Lois gained her knowledge of wine and the industry. They then go on to speak about the point where they knew what their vision was for their wines, their upcoming projects, their label name and meaning, and their initial impressions of the Oregon wine industry. Towards the end of the interview, the couple touch on what they see for the industry’s future, how they’ve dealt with the pandemic, and the future for themselves.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Six Peaks Winery in Silverton on July 23, 2020.

COMMENTS

Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.